| | | | | Afternoon headlines for Wednesday, April 10, 2024 |
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Former Nanny Drops Pregnancy Discrimination Suit Against Diddy A former nanny for Sean “Diddy” Combs had dropped her pregnancy discrimination lawsuit against the singer regarding her 2021 firing. The plaintiff, Raven Wales-Walden, sued Diddy, Combs Enterprises LLC and three other companies in Los Angeles Superior Court in September 2022, also alleging retaliation and various state Labor Code violations. On April 2, her attorney […]
2 Women Knocked Unconscious Near Venice Canals Police Wednesday were continuing their search for the person who assaulted two women with a hard object in separate attacks near the Venice Canals. Los Angeles Police Department Operations West-Bureau Special Assault Section personnel were investigating the attacks that occurred Saturday, rendering two women unconscious in similar assaults. Officers responded around 10:30 p.m. Saturday to […]
Three Men, Woman Arrested in Alleged Organized Retail Theft Ring Authorities Wednesday announced the arrest of four Southland residents — three men and a woman — who allegedly participated in organized retail thefts of merchandise that totaled close to $300,000. Investigators from a California Highway Patrol task force on organized retail crime executed search warrants at four locations in Los Angeles and Orange Counties on […]
Man Crashes Vehicle After Fatal Shooting in Bell A man was fatally shot in Bell early Wednesday, apparently while driving a vehicle that crashed and caught fire. Authorities were sent to the 4700 block of Florence Boulevard, several blocks west of the Long Beach (710) Freeway, at about 2 a.m. Wednesday, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. “Officers and detectives from […]
4 Men Charged in Gang-Related Fatal Shooting in Long Beach Four men were charged Wednesday in connection with a suspected gang-related shooting in Long Beach that killed an Army veteran and father who was struck with an apparently stray bullet while doing yard work at his home. Mario Morales-Moreno, 51, was shot around 6:45 p.m. April 4 in the 600 block of East 61st Street, […]
Drivers Legge, Sato to be Inducted into Grand Prix of Long Beach Walk of Fame Katherine Legge, a groundbreaking driver in the NTT IndyCar Series, will be inducted into the Grand Prix of Long Beach Motorsports Walk of Fame next week, but before the ceremony, she will be preparing for the Indianapolis 500 Wednesday as the newest member of Dale Coyne Racing. Legge, who will be the first woman inducted […]
Lyft Driver Arrested in Alleged Assault of Passenger in Santa Monica A man has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a female passenger in his vehicle while he was employed as a Lyft driver in September, Santa Monica police said Wednesday. Officers were sent to the 2900 block of Pennsylvania Avenue on Sept. 7, 2023, “regarding a sexual assault,” according to Lt. Erika Aklufi of the […]
Academy Sets 97th Oscars For March 2, 2025 The 97th Oscars will be held March 2, 2025, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Wednesday in conjunction with ABC, which will again broadcast the ceremony. The awards show will be held at its usual home at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. The Academy’s Governors Awards ceremony will be held Nov. 17. […]
Daughters of Slain Foster Mom Settle With Los Angeles County, DCFS The daughters of a foster mother who was strangled in her Pasadena home in 2018 have settled their lawsuit against Los Angeles County in which they said the convicted killer was able to locate the victim through confidential information negligently provided by employees of the Department of Children and Family Services, the plaintiffs’ attorney told […]
Judge Considers LAFD Member’s Reinstatement Amid Revenge Porn Claims A judge is mulling whether a veteran Los Angeles Fire Department firefighter/paramedic was rightfully fired in 2023 on allegations he posted compromising photos of a woman on pornographic websites and vandalized her vehicle. On Tuesday, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Curtis Kin heard opposing arguments regarding the petition filed by terminated LAFD employee Marcus Portis, […]
Cornel West Picks BLM Leader Melina Abdullah as Running Mate Longshot Independent presidential hopeful Cornel West announced Wednesday he has chosen Melina Abdullah — a founding member and leading voice with Black Lives Matter Los Angeles — as his vice presidential running mate. “Sister Melina’s incredible courage, keen intellect, and deep vision have greatly served the cause of liberation in education, worker rights, and both […]
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